UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial
Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Part Time Nights
UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial, Harvey, Illinois, United States, 60426
Overview
Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Part Time Nights at UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial in Harvey, IL. Responsible for coordination and performance of respiratory care procedures for patients across age groups from neonatal to adult, under supervision of Respiratory Care leadership. Will serve as a resource, preceptor, and mentor to other health care professionals. NEW $12,000 Sign On Bonus and Weekend Requirements of only every third weekend. Base pay range
$41.00/hr - $48.00/hr Job Description
Be part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine, Ingalls Memorial Hospital as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at our Harvey, Illinois location. In this role, you will work with physicians and nursing to assess, implement, and perform respiratory care procedures for our patients. Essential Job Functions
Maintains departmental productivity and efficient operation of the department per established standards. Exhibits timely, satisfactory completion of patient assignment with minimal assistance. Incurs no overtime unless requested and approved by lead therapist. Explains procedures and protocols of the therapy to the patient and family members. Maintains one on one relationship with patient during course of care. Follows proper identification procedures prior to giving care. Reads prescriptions prepared by physicians to determine indications for treatment. Able to determine the most appropriate modality of respiratory care for patient and inform physician when indicated. Notifies nurse or physician of any adverse reaction. Instructs patient in proper breathing techniques. Maintains information in the patients’ chart and department records at all times. Competent in radial and capillary blood gas punctures and proficient in blood gas interpretation. Utilizes all monitoring and diagnostic equipment by following established procedures. Required Qualifications
Completion of an AMA approved RRT program Basic Life Support Certification through The American Heart Association Must achieve Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from The National Board for Respiratory Care within 6 months of hire Copy of academic diploma or transcript Therapist must have NBRC RRT credentials to be trained for critical care Preferred Qualifications
Professionally minded, ambitious to advance in profession, tact and courtesy essential Position Details
Job Type/FTE: Part-Time (0.6 FTE) Shift: Nights (New Weekend Requirements of only every third Weekend) Unit/Department: Respiratory CBA Code: Non-Union Must comply with Ingalls Memorial Hospital's COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire. Why Join Us
For nearly a century Ingalls Memorial has pioneered sophisticated clinical care and developed the area's most convenient network of comprehensive outpatient centers, all dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the community. Now, partnered with UChicago Medicine, we have expanded our network of expert physicians, convenient facilities and scope of service to speed your healing process and help navigate your path to wellness. A skilled Medical Staff and talented employees dedicated to prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of illness and injury provide a firm foundation for our reputation for quality. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial is for you. Here at Ingalls, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us! Compensation & Benefits
UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union. Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.
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Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Part Time Nights at UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial in Harvey, IL. Responsible for coordination and performance of respiratory care procedures for patients across age groups from neonatal to adult, under supervision of Respiratory Care leadership. Will serve as a resource, preceptor, and mentor to other health care professionals. NEW $12,000 Sign On Bonus and Weekend Requirements of only every third weekend. Base pay range
$41.00/hr - $48.00/hr Job Description
Be part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine, Ingalls Memorial Hospital as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at our Harvey, Illinois location. In this role, you will work with physicians and nursing to assess, implement, and perform respiratory care procedures for our patients. Essential Job Functions
Maintains departmental productivity and efficient operation of the department per established standards. Exhibits timely, satisfactory completion of patient assignment with minimal assistance. Incurs no overtime unless requested and approved by lead therapist. Explains procedures and protocols of the therapy to the patient and family members. Maintains one on one relationship with patient during course of care. Follows proper identification procedures prior to giving care. Reads prescriptions prepared by physicians to determine indications for treatment. Able to determine the most appropriate modality of respiratory care for patient and inform physician when indicated. Notifies nurse or physician of any adverse reaction. Instructs patient in proper breathing techniques. Maintains information in the patients’ chart and department records at all times. Competent in radial and capillary blood gas punctures and proficient in blood gas interpretation. Utilizes all monitoring and diagnostic equipment by following established procedures. Required Qualifications
Completion of an AMA approved RRT program Basic Life Support Certification through The American Heart Association Must achieve Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from The National Board for Respiratory Care within 6 months of hire Copy of academic diploma or transcript Therapist must have NBRC RRT credentials to be trained for critical care Preferred Qualifications
Professionally minded, ambitious to advance in profession, tact and courtesy essential Position Details
Job Type/FTE: Part-Time (0.6 FTE) Shift: Nights (New Weekend Requirements of only every third Weekend) Unit/Department: Respiratory CBA Code: Non-Union Must comply with Ingalls Memorial Hospital's COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire. Why Join Us
For nearly a century Ingalls Memorial has pioneered sophisticated clinical care and developed the area's most convenient network of comprehensive outpatient centers, all dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the community. Now, partnered with UChicago Medicine, we have expanded our network of expert physicians, convenient facilities and scope of service to speed your healing process and help navigate your path to wellness. A skilled Medical Staff and talented employees dedicated to prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of illness and injury provide a firm foundation for our reputation for quality. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial is for you. Here at Ingalls, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us! Compensation & Benefits
UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union. Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.
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